Forgiven (Skillet song)

"Forgiven"
Single by Skillet
from the album Awake
Released	August 2, 2010[1]
Recorded	2009 at Bay7 Studios, Los Angeles, California
Genre	Christian rock, symphonic rock, CCM, post-grunge
Length	3:38
Label	Lava Ardent Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	John Cooper
Producer(s)	Howard Benson
Skillet singles chronology
"Awake and Alive" (2010) "Forgiven" (2010) "Lucy" (2011)

Forgiven is the fourth single from Christian rock band Skillet's 2009 album Awake, and is the ninth track on the album. The single was released to Christian CHR/Rock radio on August 2, 2010. The song received critical acclaim and was a moderate success.^[2][3] Although it reached number one on both Christian rock radio and CHR, Skillet has never performed it live.

Meaning

Lead Singer John Cooper said this about the song. 'I am really excited about this song, which is probably the most overtly Christian song on the album. I think “Forgiven” is a very hopeful song, and even though it's not the first time a song has been written on the subject, it strikes a balance between being very worship oriented and honest as well. This is a song about letting yourself or someone else down, but finding the power to not beat yourself up over it and to find closure with the person you hurt.'^[4]

Charts

Chart (2011)	Peak position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[5]	23

Credits

• John Cooper - lead vocals, bass guitar
• Korey Cooper - rhythm guitar, keyboards
• Ben Kasica - lead guitar
• Jen Ledger - drums
• Tate Olsen – cello
• Jonathan Chu – violin

References

1. "Future Releases for Christian Radio Stations | Free New Songs from Music Artists |".
2. "@ccmsingles" on Twitter
3. "Future Releases for Christian Radio Stations | Free New Songs from Music Artists |".
4. "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Skillet Awake (Deluxe Edition) Forgiven lyrics".
5. "Skillet Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2021.

External links

• Official Skillet website